The Dallas Stars will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Columbus Blue Jackets invade American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

Opening Odds & Computer Pick

If you're going with the Dallas Stars in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -265 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Bovada) early today for Tuesday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Bet365.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.8-2.4 win for the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

22-6-2 Dallas battles the Blue Jackets, currently with a 11-18-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 15-15 for the Stars and 12-17-3 for the Blue Jackets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Columbus injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 4-ranked Dallas Stars and the No. 24-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Stars No. 1-ranked offense (3.4 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.97 goals per game allowed. The Stars powerplay has clicked at a 22.92% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 81.65% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Columbus was a 2-1 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Dallas lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Blues on December 12. Bettors who backed the Blues at -123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Betting Trends

Columbus is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Columbus's last 14 games

Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games on the road

Dallas is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games

Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games at home

Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus

Next Betting Matchups

Columbus at Arizona, Thursday, December 17thDallas home to Calgary, Thursday, December 17th

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